Mohit Dayal
About Mohit Dayal
Mohit Dayal is a Managing Director and Financial Economist at FINRA, where he has worked since 2006. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Probability (Finance) from UC Santa Barbara and has extensive experience in finance and academia, including roles at Deutsche Bank and New York University.
Work at FINRA
Mohit Dayal has served as Managing Director and Financial Economist at FINRA since 2006. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial analysis and economic research that informs regulatory decisions. His work contributes to the development of policies that enhance market integrity and investor protection. Dayal's extensive experience in finance and economics supports FINRA's mission to safeguard the integrity of the financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Mohit Dayal holds a Ph.D. in Applied Probability (Finance) from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1992 to 2003. He also earned a Master's degree in Statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, India. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics at Mar Ivanios College. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and financial modeling.
Professional Background
Prior to his current roles, Mohit Dayal gained substantial experience in the finance sector. He worked as Vice President at Deutsche Bank from 2003 to 2006 and held a similar position at Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 1999 to 2002. He also served as a Manager at Ernst & Young for one year. His diverse experience across various financial institutions has contributed to his expertise in financial economics.
Academic Involvement
In addition to his role at FINRA, Mohit Dayal has been an Adjunct Professor of Finance at New York University since 2005. He teaches courses that leverage his extensive knowledge in finance and economics. His academic involvement allows him to share insights from his professional experience with students, bridging the gap between theory and practice.